Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Information

Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.

Arcade Archives The Return of ISHTAR

Version
Nintendo Switch
Edition
Digital

Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Information

Supported – Game behavior is consistent with Nintendo Switch.

The sequel to "THE TOWER OF DRUAGA" is finally here!

"The Return of ISHTAR" is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1986.
The story takes place after the overthrow of DRUAGA. The tower has lost DRUAGA's magic power and is now in its original ruins, and the monsters have become more ferocious. Take control of KI and GIL and try to escape from THE TOWER OF DRUAGA, where you no longer even know the way out.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

*This game uses the Japanese ROM for the main part of the game.
The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Software description provided by the publisher.

Arcade Archives The Return of ISHTAR

About this item

Game file size

Nintendo Switch: 133 MB
Nintendo Switch 2: 133 MB

Supported play modes

TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required(sold separately). See support for details.

No. of players

Nintendo Account family-group lending

Supported

Nintendo Switch Online

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System

Which system(s) will play this game?

Publisher

Supported languages

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Release date

September 22, 2022